Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC) interim CEO/CFO sells 60,000 shares at $121.71 average price

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kulicke & Soffa Industries interim CEO and CFO Lester A. Wong reported an open-market sale of 60,000 shares of Common Stock on June 18, 2026 at a weighted average price of $121.7092 per share. The sale was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $121.2350 to $122.5100. After these transactions, Wong directly holds 50,743 shares of the company’s common stock.

Insights

Insider trading and governance analyst

Interim CEO/CFO executes sizable open-market share sale while retaining a substantial equity stake.

Interim CEO and CFO Lester A. Wong conducted an open-market sale of 60,000 Common Stock shares at a weighted average of $121.7092 per share. Trades were executed across a range from $121.2350 to $122.5100, indicating typical market execution rather than a single block.

Following the sale, Wong’s direct holdings stand at 50,743 shares, so he retains a meaningful equity position despite reducing exposure. The filing shows no related derivative exercises or tax-withholding events, and no reference to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan in the provided excerpt, framing this as a straightforward discretionary sale based on the visible data.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 60,000 shares ($7,302,552)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Wong Lester A

Role Interim CEO and CFO

Sold 60,000 shs ($7.30M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	60,000	$121.7092	$7.30M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 50,743 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 60,000 shares Weighted average sale price: $121.7092 per share Post-transaction holdings: 50,743 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 60,000 shares Open-market sale on June 18, 2026

Weighted average sale price $121.7092 per share Common Stock transaction

Post-transaction holdings 50,743 shares Direct ownership after sale

Low trade price range $121.2350 per share Lowest price within reported sale range

High trade price range $122.5100 per share Highest price within reported sale range

Key Terms

open-market sale, weighted average price, Common Stock, Form 4

4 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

weighted average price financial

"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."

Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.

Common Stock financial

"security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Wong Lester A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

23A SERANGOON NORTH AVENUE 5

#01-01

(Street)

SINGAPORE 554369

(City) (State) (Zip)

SINGAPORE

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES INC [ KLIC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Interim CEO and CFO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/18/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/18/2026		S		60,000	D	$121.7092(1)	50,743	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $121.2350 to $122.5100, inclusive.

Remarks:

	Zi Yao Lim, Attorney-in-Fact for Lester A. Wong	06/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did KULICKE & SOFFA (KLIC) interim CEO/CFO Lester Wong report in this Form 4?

Lester A. Wong reported an open-market sale of 60,000 shares of Kulicke & Soffa common stock. The weighted average sale price was $121.7092 per share across multiple trades, and he continued to hold 50,743 shares directly after the transaction.

At what price did Lester Wong sell KLIC shares in the reported transaction?

The reported weighted average sale price was $121.7092 per share. According to the footnote, the 60,000 shares were sold in multiple trades at prices ranging from $121.2350 to $122.5100 per share, all on June 18, 2026.

How many KLIC shares does Lester Wong hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After selling 60,000 shares, Lester A. Wong directly holds 50,743 shares of Kulicke & Soffa common stock. This post-transaction holding reflects his remaining direct equity stake as interim CEO and CFO as disclosed in the Form 4.

Was the KLIC insider transaction an open-market sale or another type of trade?

The filing classifies the transaction as an open-market sale of common stock. It is coded as an “S” transaction, described as a sale in open market or private transaction, with no derivative exercises or tax-withholding entries shown in the excerpt.

Does the KLIC Form 4 mention a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for Lester Wong’s sale?

The provided Form 4 excerpt does not reference any Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. It simply describes an open-market sale of 60,000 common shares with detailed price information, and reports Wong’s resulting direct ownership of 50,743 shares.

What role does Lester Wong hold at KULICKE & SOFFA during this Form 4 transaction?

At the time of the reported transaction, Lester A. Wong is identified as interim CEO and CFO of Kulicke & Soffa Industries. The Form 4 indicates he is an officer, not a director or 10% owner, and the trades involve his direct holdings.